Package pull
6.0M/30d
Across 5 of 14 tracked companies
Category read
Conversational AI
AI-Buzz tracks 14 Conversational AI companies. Current signals are clearest in package pull, public code usage, and hiring demand. Current leaders include LiveKit, Retell AI, and Hume AI. The current snapshot covers 6.0M package downloads per month and 155 public importing repos.
5 of 14 companies with package pull3 of 14 companies with public code signals2 of 14 companies with fresh hiring signals2 of 14 companies with distribution signals
Companies
14
Core companies in scope
Package pull
6.0M/30d
5 companies with registry activity
Public code
155
3 companies with imports detected
Hiring
2/30d
2 companies with hiring mentions
Funding
$1.4B
11 companies with disclosed rounds
Lead signals
What shows up first in this category
package pull, public code usage, and hiring demand are the clearest aggregate signals across Conversational AI right now.
Package pull
6.0M/30d
5 of 14 companies show registry usage; LiveKit currently leads.
Public code
155
3 companies show public imports; LiveKit leads.
Hiring demand
2/30d
2 companies appear in tracked HN hiring posts; LiveKit leads.
Reading
How the current signals read
package pull and public code are the clearest category-wide signals right now.
Public code
155
3 companies with imports detected
Hiring demand
2/30d
Across 2 companies in tracked hiring posts
Dependents
205
Across 4 companies with downstream packages
Key facts
- LiveKit is the current DAI leader at 55.
- LiveKit leads current package pull with 4.3M/30d.
- LiveKit shows the widest public code footprint with 150 importing repositories.
- LiveKit leads tracked hiring demand with 1 mentions in the last 30 days.
Coverage
- 5 of 14 companies with package pull
- 3 of 14 companies with public code imports
- 2 of 14 companies with fresh hiring mentions
- 4 of 14 companies with downstream package usage
- 2 of 14 companies with distribution coverage
Signal routes
Where to inspect this category next
Use the category summary to identify where the signal mix is strongest, then open the company pages behind it.
DAI leader
LiveKit
DAI 55
LiveKit currently leads the overall signal read in Conversational AI.
Funding leader
SoundHound
DAI 0
SoundHound has the deepest disclosed funding history in this group.
Research brief
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Open research →Company routes
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These cards surface the strongest signal mixes, then link straight into the company pages with the underlying detail.
Moderate
4.3M/30d package pull, 150 public repos, and 1/30d hiring mentions.
DAI
55
Package pull
4.3M/30d
Public code
150
Hiring
1/30d
18.1K GitHub stars
Open company page →Moderate
958.2K/30d package pull, 24 dependents, and $15M funding.
DAI
41
Package pull
958.2K/30d
Dependents
24
Funding
$15M
25 GitHub stars
Open company page →Moderate
199.6K/30d package pull, 4 public repos, and 25 dependents.
DAI
37
Package pull
199.6K/30d
Public code
4
Dependents
25
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →Moderate
507.4K/30d package pull, 9 dependents, and $20M funding.
DAI
36
Package pull
507.4K/30d
Dependents
9
Funding
$20M
115 GitHub stars
Open company page →Moderate
24/30d package pull, 1 public repos, and $116M funding.
DAI
1
Package pull
24/30d
Public code
1
Funding
$116M
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →#6
ModerateSoundHound AI
Voice AI platform for custom conversational experiences in restaurants, autos, and IoT.
Signal coverage is still partial..
DAI
0
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →$102M funding.
DAI
0
Funding
$102M
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →Moderate
$285M funding and 3/30d HN mentions.
DAI
0
Funding
$285M
HN
3/30d
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →Moderate
$29M funding.
DAI
0
Funding
$29M
4 GitHub stars
Open company page →2/30d HN mentions.
DAI
0
HN
2/30d
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →Trend lines
How the category has been moving
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Hacker News discussion
Total tracked HN mentions across companies in this category over time.
30-day trend↑ +578.3%
HN Mentions grew from 23 to 156 (+578.3%) over the last 30 days.
Source: Algolia HN Search API | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
View data table
| Date | hn mentions |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 175 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 156 |
Disclosed funding
Cumulative disclosed funding raised by companies in this category over time.
30-day trend
Total Funding reached $1.4B over the last 30 days.
Source: Public records | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
View data table
| Date | funding |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | $0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $1.4B |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $1.4B |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $1.4B |
All 14 companies in this category
Comparison table
Compare the full category
Sort by the signal that matters most for this category: combined DAI, package pull, public code adoption, hiring demand, or funding depth.
| Company | DAI Score ▼ | Downloads (30d) | Public Code | Hiring | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiveKit Open-source platform for real-time audio, video, and AI voice agents | 55 | 4.3M | 150 | 1 | $29M |
| Retell AI Conversational AI platform. Build AI phone agents with natural voices. | 41 | 958.2K | - | - | $15M |
| Hume AI Empathic AI platform for voice interfaces with emotion understanding | 37 | 199.6K | 4 | - | $68M |
| Vapi Voice AI platform. Build AI phone agents and voice assistants. | 36 | 507.4K | - | - | $20M |
| PolyAI Enterprise voice AI for automated customer service phone calls | 1 | 24 | 1 | - | $116M |
| SoundHound AI Voice AI platform for custom conversational experiences in restaurants, autos, and IoT. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Yellow.ai Enterprise conversational AI platform for customer support | - | - | - | - | $102M |
| Sierra AI Conversational AI platform for customer service. Enterprise-focused. | - | - | - | - | $285M |
| Tidio AI chatbot and live chat for customer service. | - | - | - | - | $29M |
| Kore.ai Enterprise conversational and generative AI platform for virtual assistants and chatbots. | - | - | - | - | - |
| SoundHound Voice AI platform for building conversational interfaces | - | - | - | - | $322M |
| Intercom Customer messaging platform with AI chatbots and automation. | - | - | - | - | $240M |
| Ada AI-powered customer service automation platform | - | - | - | - | $188M |
| Gong Revenue intelligence platform using AI to analyze sales calls and customer interactions. | - | - | - | 1 | - |
FAQ
Common questions
What are the top Conversational AI AI companies?
The current DAI leaders in Conversational AI include LiveKit (DAI 55), Retell AI (DAI 41), and Hume AI (DAI 37). Use the company pages to inspect the package pull, public code, hiring, and funding signals behind those rankings.
How much public adoption shows up in Conversational AI?
Across 14 tracked companies, current public signals show 6.0M package downloads per month, 205 known dependents, 155 public importing repos, and 2 recent hiring mentions. Coverage is uneven by company, so the detail pages show which signals are actually present for each one.
How much funding have Conversational AI AI companies raised?
Conversational AI AI companies disclose $1.4B in combined funding across 11 tracked companies with known rounds.
How much developer discussion shows up around Conversational AI?
The current snapshot tracks 156 Hacker News mentions across 8 companies in Conversational AI. Discussion is supportive context rather than the lead signal.
Where should I start when reviewing Conversational AI?
Start with the strongest signal routes: LiveKit leads package pull, LiveKit leads public code usage, and LiveKit leads hiring visibility. Then compare those companies against the full table to see whether the category is concentrated or broad.
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